Best Nutritional Supplements Reviews

Presented here is information about the best nutritional supplements we discuss at this site.

We drew the following information from both the providers and independent reviews from www.SupplementWatch.com We used these reviews as the baseline for our recommendations and comments (and what we use in my own family).  

We encourage you to become a member at www.SupplementWatch.com and review, along with us, what is presented about these best nutritional supplements you are now taking, and may consider taking in the future.

Supplement Watch, Inc. is a privately held corporation consisting of a growing network of scientists, physiologists, nutritionists and other health professionals dedicated to educating people about the pros and cons of dietary supplementation.

The SupplementWatch™ service was started in 1999 in response to the growing public confusion surrounding nutrition in general and dietary supplements in particular. Their aim is try to clear up some of the confusion surrounding dietary supplements and provide timely, relevant and balanced advice to help them make informed decisions.

Every month the Supplement Watch staff reviews thousands of scientific papers, research abstracts and medical journals in order to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date information concerning dietary supplements. In abstract form, we report some of their findings below.

Best Nutritional Supplements

Category: Comprehensive Multi Vitamin

LifePak from Pharmanex has one of the most comprehensive formulations that we have seen - not quite as high in nutrient delivery in some areas as some competing products, but with good reason because LifePak concentrates on delivering high levels of nutrients only when such levels are supported by good science - and not due to a "more is better" mentality. At one point in time, the makers were among the very few companies conducting clinical studies on their products - but now that door is wide open and many more competitors are walking through it with studies on their own products. Even then, the formulation for LifePak continues to adapt to changing scientific evidence to reflect the changes in nutrition.

Comment: Find the right LifePak formulation for you. There are several highly rated choices for women, including those who are pregnant. If you purchase through the Automatic Delivery Rewards program and add the product credits that you earn, LifePak becomes the best buy in this category.

Update: Pharmanex® recently released LifePak® Nano - a nutritional anti-aging program formulated to nourish and protect cells, tissues, and organs in the body with the specific purpose to guard against the ravages of aging. Lifepak® nano offers the highest bioavailability with a first-ever nanotechnology process and advanced levels of key anti-aging nutrients in a comprehensive formula available exclusively through Pharmanex. NOTE: this formula is for ages 18-108, men and women, and includes Omega 3 supplement. For more information log onto www.lifepaknano.com.

February 9, 2006 — Lifepak® Nano received a Product Merit Award from the Nutrition Business Journal in its annual Business Achievements Awards Issue. Nutrition Business Journal is the premier trade publication in the nutrition industry.

Lifepak® Nano also won the award for its innovative use of nanotechnology to increase bioavailability.

Vitox from Pharmanex includes all of the vitamins and minerals considered essential in a formula of this nature. Heavy on antioxidants, which neutralize free radicals and slow many of the degenerative processes in the human body, Vitox is well formulated to stand between Pharmanex's flagship multi (LifePak) and the inexpensive basic formulas found on grocery store shelves. Marginal nutrient deficiencies of the vitamins and minerals in this formula are not uncommon and the benefits of a multivitamin/multimineral are thus well established in supporting overall nutritional status and good health. NOTE: Just click here to sample Vitox.

Comment: Vitox is rated first in the general vitamin category. If you are taking a single nutritional supplement per day and are concerned about the cost -- this is your right choice. Purchase it through the ADR program and it will rival the price of what you can buy locally and give you much greater value. 

Jungamals Chewable Vitamins is the “LifePak for Kids. It is well-accepted in nutrition and medical circles that kids require a constant supply of essential vitamins and minerals to support optimal growth, development, and energy levels – and that a balanced multivitamin/mineral supplement is a prudent way to meet those nutrient needs in kids who may not be consuming adequate levels from their diets.

Comment: Rated at the top in its category, this is a great approach to making sure your teens get the nutritional supplements they need.

Category: Best Nutritional Supplements For Men

Prostate Formula from Pharmanex is based on a standardized extract of Saw Palmetto (160mg per softgel – which means that a 2-per-day dosing gives you a clinically effective amount of the active compounds) which delivers a powerful treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Pharmanex also adds a blend of ingredients that has little to do with treating BPH. Their inclusion of Selenium (100mcg/gel), Green Tea (85mg/gel), and Lycopene (3mg/gel) is a unique twist that provides them with support for their “unspoken” claim for protection against prostate cancer (noted as protection for “prostate cell health” and “DNA protection”). At $20 for a 1-month supply, Prostate Formula is a terrific value because it provides all of the BPH benefits found in other standardized saw palmetto extracts, but it also delivers a powerful anti-cancer benefit against prostate cancer.

Comment: Rated #1 in its category. Note from Richard: MonaVie male users report reductions in prostrate related urinary urgency after starting the program. I've now switched to taking Puritan's Extra Strength PROSTA-METTO®.

Category: Juices

G3 from Pharmanex: Gac fruit contains a variety of carotenoids, but lycopene and beta-carotene are the predominant carotenoids present. Gac is also a very oily fruit that, along with sea buckthorn (Siberian pineapple) deliver a variety of fatty acids to improve the absorption of the carotenoids (which are fat-soluble). Pharmanex is using the BioPhotonic Scanner to show that using G3 will improve skin carotenoid scores from the phytonutrients in G3. The additional fruits found in G3 all contain known ingredients with antioxidant benefits. Evidence from population studies suggests that mixed sources of carotenoids from foods can help protect against many forms of cancer.

Comment: From a pure cost standpoint, Orange Juice and V8 are great alternatives. However, G3 has exceptional anti-oxidant power. In addition, if you use the ADR program and your points, even Supplement Watch would rate G3 near the top in its category.

MonaVie Juice: I have included audios and video clips about this product at the top right. You can get the complete story at my website. The most compelling message (click here for 9 minute audio) is about the science of the Acai berry and how it is harvested for production by MonaVie.

No question about it, purchasing some of these best nutritional supplements products at retail can be expensive. However, your first concern should be that your nutritional supplements are both safe and working for you. We know, and can prove, that these recommended products will improve your body's anti-oxidant self-defense score. You'll get the very best price if you purchase using the automatic delivery (ADR) program (where you also accumulate credits for future purchases). PS: You can sign up for this program by contacting me using the Contact Us form (bottom NavTab on the left) Once you have proven to yourself that these products work, recommend them to others. They will be thankful  that you did. Read my own success story here

 

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A recent Alternatives flyer from Dr. David Williams included a reminder about how important Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is to your heart. It also included a warning that taking any statin drugs (or alternatives) can create dangerous depletions of this important nutrient.

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